Goal Setting

"Life is about listening, learning, and never giving up. As long as you're here on earth, you're here for a purpose..."  Leah Chase, renowned New Orleans chef and civil rights activist

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

• Define SMART and SMARTER goals 
  You'll break down what each letter stands for—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound (and the added Evaluated and Rewarded)—and why these elements are essential for setting goals that stick.
• Develop a SMART goal framework
  You’ll learn how to tailor the SMART/SMARTER model to your own life—whether you're focusing on school, career, or personal growth.
• Apply the framework
  You’ll practice setting realistic goals across short-term, mid-term, and long-term timelines, building a roadmap that moves you from where you are to where you want to be.

Whether you're setting goals for the week ahead or the life you want five years from now, this chapter will help you do it with clarity, intention, and confidence.

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 2 Introduction
2. Read Chapter 4 in Foundational Digital Skills, Financial Literacy, Communication and Time management and Goal-Setting
3. Watch this video  
4. Complete the Smart Goals worksheet, Discussion Forum, Reflection, Academic Goals worksheet, Quiz, and Video Reflection.